Nine Fargo Police Academy Recruits Graduate and Sworn

Nine new recruits graduated from the Fargo Police Academy and were sworn into service during a ceremony at Fargo City Hall on Monday, Valley News Live reported.

The ceremony marked the official entry of the Class X graduates into the next phase of their professional development. These individuals will now begin the department’s 16-week Police Training Officer Program, which serves as the final stage of training before they are permitted to serve the Fargo community independently.

The department is also integrating experienced officers into its ranks. Officers Ana Morales and Cameron Albuquerque, who recently moved to the area from Hartford, Connecticut, were welcomed during the event. Like the new graduates, Morales and Albuquerque will enter the 16-week training program following the completion of their initial introductory training with the department.

Fargo Police Academy Graduation, Swearing-In & Promotion Ceremony – 11.09.2026

The ceremony also served to recognize the promotion of Lt. Jesseca White-Tuton. As the new officers prepared to begin their field training, leadership emphasized the weight of the transition from trainee to public servant.

Lt. Junell Krabbenhoft addressed the recruits, focusing on the personal and professional standards required of those in uniform. She noted that the reputation of an officer is tied to their daily conduct.

“Remember, your reputation begins each day the moment you put on this uniform,” Krabbenhoft said. “Lead with integrity, serve with humility, treat people with dignity and respect, continue learning, take care of one another, and never forget the badge you wear represents a privilege that must be earned every single day.”

This emphasis on continuous learning and interpersonal respect highlights the rigorous standards the department maintains during the transition from academy instruction to active street patrol. The 16-week training period acts as a critical bridge, ensuring that both new recruits and transferred officers can adapt their skills to the specific needs and legal frameworks of the Fargo community.

The new officers will remain under supervised training for the next four months as they prepare for independent duty.